Neutral
adjective
Not taking sides in a conflict or disagreement.
The judge must remain neutral in the court.
Often appears as...
- remain neutral
- neutral party
adjective
Having no strong features, characteristics or opinions.
She chose a neutral color for the walls.
Often appears as...
- neutral color
- neutral tone
adjective
In scientific terms, not electrically charged.
Neutrons are neutral particles.
Often appears as...
- neutral particle
- neutral compound
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Technical
noun
A position of a gear in which no motion is transmitted.
Switch the car to neutral before you start the engine.
Often appears as...
- switch to neutral
- in neutral
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Technical
adjective
Not increasing or decreasing; keeping the same level or value.
The company's profits remained neutral this year.
Often appears as...
- neutral profit
- neutral rate
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Business
adjective
Not taking sides in a conflict or disagreement.
The judge must remain neutral in the court.
Often appears as...
- remain neutral
- neutral party
adjective
Having no strong features, characteristics or opinions.
She chose a neutral color for the walls.
Often appears as...
- neutral color
- neutral tone
adjective
In scientific terms, not electrically charged.
Neutrons are neutral particles.
Often appears as...
- neutral particle
- neutral compound
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A position of a gear in which no motion is transmitted.
Switch the car to neutral before you start the engine.
Often appears as...
- switch to neutral
- in neutral
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Not increasing or decreasing; keeping the same level or value.
The company's profits remained neutral this year.
Often appears as...
- neutral profit
- neutral rate
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Use 'neutral' to express non-involvement in arguments or fights to maintain peace or objectivity.
When the debate got heated, I stayed neutral to avoid conflict.
Pro Tip 2/2Objective Position
Use 'neutral' to describe a stance free from bias, especially in professional settings.
As a mediator, her role is to provide a neutral perspective.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Use 'neutral' to express non-involvement in arguments or fights to maintain peace or objectivity.
When the debate got heated, I stayed neutral to avoid conflict.
Pro Tip 2/2Objective Position
Use 'neutral' to describe a stance free from bias, especially in professional settings.
As a mediator, her role is to provide a neutral perspective.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Use 'neutral' to express non-involvement in arguments or fights to maintain peace or objectivity.
When the debate got heated, I stayed neutral to avoid conflict.
Pro Tip 2/2Objective Position
Use 'neutral' to describe a stance free from bias, especially in professional settings.
As a mediator, her role is to provide a neutral perspective.
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Economics of climate...
question to you though I think a lot of people don't think there's a lot of logic to what you just said but you're an economist if carbon is a long term cost to the world what we don't I a lot of people don't understand why even get behind a carbon tax that was revenue neutral that scent that scent that
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The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
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This country isn't just...
That's why we are one of the few remaining global biodiversity hotspots in the world, and that's why we are a carbon neutral country. In a world that is threatened with climate change, we are a carbon neutral country. Turns out, it's a big deal.
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How we must respond to...
can help other countries. And that's fantastic. If by the summer, we've knocked this thing down, then great, we can help other countries. There are vaccine projects all over the world, and those should be evaluated on a very neutral basis,
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Attenborough Talks About...
extraordinary moments but of course the most celebrated moment from life on earth is I don't even have to say what it is is this magical sequence here let's watch it there is more meaning neutral understanding and exchanging
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I grew up in the...
But when we assume good or neutral intent, we give our minds a much stronger framework for dialogue. The second is ask questions. When we engage people across ideological divides, asking questions helps us map the disconnect
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What’s that ringing in...
is help people understand this auditory event, and develop neutral associations with these often-distressing sounds. For example, sound therapy uses noises like rain, birdsong, or music to mask tinnitus and reduce stress.
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The Surreal World of...
that I needed to apply a special graduated neutral density filter to expose the image properly and as the sunlight moved across the pan the scene literally changes by the minute so it really helps to have an idea in mind
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How the pandemic will...
on antibodies, vaccines, we have deep expertise, and it's outside of the private sector, and so we have kind of a neutral ability to work with all the governments and the companies to pick.
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Can you really tell if a...
However, behind this neutral expression, the child is actually experiencing a lot of emotions, such as fear, guilt, shame and maybe a little bit of liar's delight.
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Economics of climate...
question to you though I think a lot of people don't think there's a lot of logic to what you just said but you're an economist if carbon is a long term cost to the world what we don't I a lot of people don't understand why even get behind a carbon tax that was revenue neutral that scent that scent that
Video examples
The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
Video examples
This country isn't just...
That's why we are one of the few remaining global biodiversity hotspots in the world, and that's why we are a carbon neutral country. In a world that is threatened with climate change, we are a carbon neutral country. Turns out, it's a big deal.
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How we must respond to...
can help other countries. And that's fantastic. If by the summer, we've knocked this thing down, then great, we can help other countries. There are vaccine projects all over the world, and those should be evaluated on a very neutral basis,
Video examples
Attenborough Talks About...
extraordinary moments but of course the most celebrated moment from life on earth is I don't even have to say what it is is this magical sequence here let's watch it there is more meaning neutral understanding and exchanging
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I grew up in the...
But when we assume good or neutral intent, we give our minds a much stronger framework for dialogue. The second is ask questions. When we engage people across ideological divides, asking questions helps us map the disconnect
Video examples
What’s that ringing in...
is help people understand this auditory event, and develop neutral associations with these often-distressing sounds. For example, sound therapy uses noises like rain, birdsong, or music to mask tinnitus and reduce stress.
Video examples
The Surreal World of...
that I needed to apply a special graduated neutral density filter to expose the image properly and as the sunlight moved across the pan the scene literally changes by the minute so it really helps to have an idea in mind
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How the pandemic will...
on antibodies, vaccines, we have deep expertise, and it's outside of the private sector, and so we have kind of a neutral ability to work with all the governments and the companies to pick.
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Can you really tell if a...
However, behind this neutral expression, the child is actually experiencing a lot of emotions, such as fear, guilt, shame and maybe a little bit of liar's delight.
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Quote examples
Jamila Woods
American Musician
For black and brown people, caring for ourselves and each other is not a neutral act. It is a necessary and radical part of the struggle to create a more just society. Our healing and survival are essential to the fight.
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Jose Maria Aznar
Spanish Statesman
There are countries that prefer to think that they're buying comfort at the cost of others, but I don't think that's the way you can act in this world. There are no neutral groups.
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John Amery
British Politician
For two years living in a neutral country I have been able to see through the haze of propaganda to reach something which my conscience tells me is the truth.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
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Julie Chen
American Journalist
My very first news director said to me that it's better to be hated than to have viewers be neutral.
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Jesse Jackson
American Activist
Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.
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Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Monacan Royalty
We are a small country and we have limited influence so we are neutral.
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Claire Fox
British Writer
I think the idea of journalists being neutral is very important.
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Yani Tseng
Athlete
I have a fearless but neutral personality.
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Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Peace is neutral, and not very sexy.
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Jamila Woods
American Musician
For black and brown people, caring for ourselves and each other is not a neutral act. It is a necessary and radical part of the struggle to create a more just society. Our healing and survival are essential to the fight.
Quote examples
Jose Maria Aznar
Spanish Statesman
There are countries that prefer to think that they're buying comfort at the cost of others, but I don't think that's the way you can act in this world. There are no neutral groups.
Quote examples
John Amery
British Politician
For two years living in a neutral country I have been able to see through the haze of propaganda to reach something which my conscience tells me is the truth.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
Quote examples
Julie Chen
American Journalist
My very first news director said to me that it's better to be hated than to have viewers be neutral.
Quote examples
Jesse Jackson
American Activist
Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.
Quote examples
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Monacan Royalty
We are a small country and we have limited influence so we are neutral.
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Claire Fox
British Writer
I think the idea of journalists being neutral is very important.
Quote examples
Yani Tseng
Athlete
I have a fearless but neutral personality.
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Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Peace is neutral, and not very sexy.
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